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World Service,12 Mar 2025,49 mins

Tariffs: A rollercoaster of on-and-off decisions

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Canada and the United States have each backtracked on some tariff threats amid further trade turmoil. But America still plans a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium imports on Wednesday. As the world awaits to hear if Russia will agree on a ceasefire, we hear what it could mean for Ukraine’s economy. Why is China's president pushing for the country to be a global leader of AI by 2030? And, as Manchester United plans to build a $2 billion stadium, Rahul Tandon asks can they afford it?

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